Category Archives: Panama

Fell off the Face of the Earth

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It seems like it, right? I haven’t posted anything in a long time. I’ve been in the US visiting family, traveling on my bicycle, and generally doing different things not related to Panama. I’m also in one of those spells … Continue reading →

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Machines at Work

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

My grandson loves big machines, so when I ran across some in the last few days I thought of him. The Feria (the big international fair that is held every March) is just starting today and will run for the … Continue reading →

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A Day Out and About, and Lots of Good Luck

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It is easy to get in a rut of daily activities and forget to enjoy the beauty and opportunities that are close by. Yesterday, our friends asked us to go to Las Lajas beach with them. That is an absolutely gorgeous … Continue reading →

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My New Friend

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It’s a bit of a long story…  There is a business called Feduro on my bike route just a short way from my house. When I ride by I always greet the security guard and occasionally stop for a short … Continue reading →

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New Adventures, and a New Blog

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Originally posted on The Silver Wheels Blog:
I am planning a bike tour! This is going to change things for the next few months. I won’t be in Panama, so the Panama blog (https://blog.thepanamaadventure.com/) is probably going to mostly sleep…

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Fire, it Cleans your Yard

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Well my goodness, did we have an exciting day today. It’s the dry season here and brush fires are very common. Our house is beside a wooded area and my neighbors swore that there never has been a fire there. … Continue reading →

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Cashews

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

The Cashew trees are starting to fruit now. Before coming to Panama I never knew how cashews grew (called mariñon in Spanish). Now, I have a lot more respect for where they come from and understand why they are more … Continue reading →

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Boquete Birthday Party

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

A good friend from Boquete had a birthday party a few days ago, so of course we wanted to go. It was a fun gathering at a local restaurant with conversation, music, good food, cake, and a piñata. Did you … Continue reading →

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Iguana!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There is a large iguana who has been visiting the birdbath in the afternoons. It’s the hottest part of the day so I am usually at my table on the terrace doing quiet things, and that is how I have … Continue reading →

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Bugs and Spiders

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

You have been warned! This post contains pictures of bugs and spiders. I’ve never seen such a big variety of insects as there are here in Panama, so I’ve had a great time with my camera and especially my macro … Continue reading →

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